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	Laborie Q model 3/4 Double Bass 3/4 second hand (In Stock) Description as above. This was the original Q bass and has a neck and scroll carved by Christian Laborie. There are a few scratches and marks on the varnish however it is very good condition. Includes a cover. Please click on the image for a larger picture.		Price:

	Laborie Q model 3/4 Double Bass 3/4 (In Stock) The Laborie Q model double bass came about as a collaboration between Christian Laborie, (master bass maker) and two well known bass teachers George Vance and Peter McLachlan. The aim was to design an instrument with the dimensions and tonal characteristics that would allow students to develop as soloists but also provide an instrument that would be useful for orchestra and other styles of playing. There are many shapes and sizes of double basses and unfortunately many of these designs are not intelligent choices for dedicated students who are keen to play professionally or as serious amateurs.  The Q Bass is German made from fine European tone woods, ebony fittings and high quality Rubner French machine heads. The fingerboard is carved precisely to allow easy access to the instrument in all positions and is ideal for learning the Rabbath Technique. It comes with a Laborie Belgium bridge and the Laborie tailpiece which are essential for sound production. The bass is assembled by Bass Works in Australia and finished with a traditional oil varnish that is usually reserved for much more expensive instruments. It has a 104cm stop (41 inches). For larger pictures please click on the image.		Price:

	Amati Model Double Bass (In Stock) Copy of an Amati bass from the Christopher workshop. This is a largish bass but with a very comfortable string length of 105cm. Upper bout is 520mm and the lower bout 670mm. The depth of the ribs including top and back is 230mm. It includes a heavy duty cover, Thomastik spirocore strings and an adjustable bridge. It has an ebony fingerboard and tailpiece and the wooden pin machine heads are German made by Rubner. The wood used in this bass is magnificent and the craftmanship superb. Large powerful sound. To see a larger pic please click on the image. For more info on the Christopher Workshop please click here.		Price:

	Matteo Gofriller Model Double Bass (In Stock) Copy of an Italian bass by Matteo Grofiller from the Christopher workshop. This is a large orchestral bass but with a very comfortable string length of 104cm. Upper bout is 520mm and the lower bout 700mm. The depth of the ribs including top and back is 237mm. It includes a heavy duty cover, Thomastik spirocore strings and an adjustable bridge. It has an ebony fingerboard and tailpiece and the machine heads are German made by Rubner. The wood used in this bass is magnificent and the craftmanship superb. Large powerful sound. To see a larger pic please click on the image. For more info on the Christopher Workshop please click here.		Price:

	Rubner second hand 7/8 with extension (In Stock) One of the master basses made by Johannes Rubner in 1990. This a 7/8 deep bodied bass but with sloping shoulders and 41 1/2 inch string length (105cm) It is a great orchestral bass with the extension and has a a rich warm sound. It includes a Mooradian cover and Belcanto strings. For more photos please click on the image. Upper bout 520mm Lower Bout 690mm Ribs 220mm		Price:

	Bohemian/Czech Bass (In Stock) Made in Bohemia approx 100 yro and has been played in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for the last two years. It has a very slim neck which has been reinforced with an internal carbon fibre truss rod and is fitted with a high quality adjustable bridge. Great sounding instrument with a carved flamed maple back, flamed sides and spruce top. The proportions make this bass very playable and suitable for Orchestral or Jazz. lower bout 65.5cm upper bout 51cm 108 cm string length		Price:

	McLachlan French Bass (In Stock) A French Bass inspired by Francois Rabbath's Quenoil bass. Back in 2006 when Francois Rabbath was visiting we measured his bass and have now made several instruments based on the dimensions of this instrument. This is the most recent and is made from flamed European maple and bearclaw spruce. It has a raised saddle, lightweight Laborie tailpiecce, Belguim bridge and rosewood handles on the Rubner French machine heads. The fingerboard is angled in slightly making the player more comfortable and the neck is thin and easy to play but strong. (reinforced with a carbon fibre truss rod) It has a powerful focused sound and demonstrates the high standard of Ben McLachlan's workmanship. Ben is a maker in his early 20's and has a bright future ahead of him as a luthier.		Price: